Chassis Router

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A Chassis Router is a high-performance, modular networking device designed for large-scale networks. It is built around a chassis frame, which serves as the housing for multiple modular components and provides both power and a high-speed backplane for data transfer.

Characteristics

  1. Chassis Frame – Acts as the main structure for mounting router modules, line cards, and power supplies.
  2. High-Speed Backplane – Provides fast internal data communication between modules and components.
  3. Power Supply Integration – Houses redundant power supplies for reliability and continuous operation.
  4. Environmental Protection – Protects internal components from dust, moisture, and tampering.
  5. Scalability – Supports the addition of multiple interface cards, processors, and other modules to meet growing network demands.
  6. Use Cases – Commonly used in data centers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and large enterprise networks where high throughput and reliability are essential.